Highways, stores and attractions are all within short driving and walking distances of campus.

Close weekend trips

You don’t have to travel far to enjoy an affordable vacation away from your studies. Whether you prefer exploring a forest via zip line, canoeing and fishing in the lake or skiing down a snow trail, there are numerous getaway locations within 3 hours of the university for you to discover.

Sports

The city of Akron is home to The University of Akron Athletics as well as professional and minor league sport teams. Students of Akron have the best of both worlds; the community involvement in a Division I Athletics program, along with access to multiple major-league teams within 45 minutes of campus.

Get active

Get up and get moving! Staying active in between classes and studying couldn’t be easier in Akron. With endless possibilities around the area, you’ll have a hard time choosing which one you want to do first.

Akron Marathon - There’s nothing like having a world-class marathon right in your backyard

Akron Zoo - More than 700 animals from around the world located 10 minutes west of campus.

Metro parks - Metro offers 14 parks, conservation areas and 125 miles of trails for all sorts of outdoor fun

Nightlife - No time for sleeping when Akron’s vivacious nightlife is within walking distance from campus

Annual events and festivals

Akron hosts thousands of events each year from live concerts to monthly art walks and historic festivals to holiday celebrations. Join other students and citizens of Akron in learning and loving your community.